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Caragana arborescens

Family Leguminosae-Papilionoideae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   2a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The deciduous shrub Caragana arborescens (Siberian pea tree) bears bright yellow blossoms during mid spring. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour and fine in texture. Caragana arborescens (Siberian pea tree) has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Border, hedge and screening.
Special Characteristics Caragana arborescens is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Caragana arborescens (Siberian pea tree). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets. When planning your garden, take into consideration that Caragana arborescens (Siberian pea tree) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Caragana arborescens (Siberian pea tree) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.